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iOS 14.4 ― Bug Fixes, Changes, and Improvements
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It looks like I should wait for 14.5...
Yes. The sound from the APPs has decreased.
It isn’t as crisp and lacks depth in comparison.
That’s not how semantic version numbering (which Apple follows for the most part) works; changes don’t have to be “visible.”
Minor updates (i.e., the second number gets bumped rather than the first or third) usually mean additive and/or non-breaking API changes that are not bug fixes (but the update can include bug fixes as well). iOS 14.4 seems to focus mostly on API deprecations, but I have spotted a few new additions here and there.
Pretty much exactly what I was implying. It’s a vocal minority and tends to be the same few in every thread.
Do you own a pair of wireless headphones that are not Apple's? I have a feeling that my Sony wireless headphones do not work with Apple's decibel monitoring in Health app. If any member is using another brand's wireless earphones/ headphones, could they please check this?
I know and it would seem that by this time some folks battery would be drained in 10 minutes since it drops more and more with every update.
With that said it does seem mine dropped a bit faster yesterday than it typically does. But I just jumped on 14.4 from 14.3. So will have to watch it for a few days but its not like its anything severe. (for me at least)
I saw Safari refreshing an active tab after switching to Instagram and back. I found it odd, and chalked it to Instagram using more resources and probably the website I was on ( do not remember now ). I do not see this behaviour everyday. There are factors to consider here. And I am speaking from observing my iPhone 8.
I saw this in 14.3 betas where my newly-bought Sony wireless headphones suddenly required me to increase the volume more than what I was listening them at. Puzzled me to no end until two betas later I noticed the original volume levels back. I would say what you are facing could be an extension of that oddity, only in 14.4 now.
Exactly. By no means am I saying it doesn’t happen. Runaway apps/processes can make a huge impact but a restart typically resolves that. I just don’t get what people are going for when all 12 devices can easily last a full day with average use. I get the feeling that the ones with the most issues are what could be defined as “power users” that think they should be able to do all of their communication/work/media intake with one device without having to worry about the battery and outside of the fringe Pro Max, that’s not what these devices are designed to do.I know and it would seem that by this time some folks battery would be drained in 10 minutes since it drops more and more with every update.
Me, I have an iPad Pro and a desktop PC at work that does most everything I need outside of texting (I turned off Message notifications because I was getting hit on my watch and iPad for every message and it got really annoying how they didn’t seem to communicate). When I’m home/away from work it’s all Mini and it holds up great.
Hopefully they’re able to eventually boost the battery to a point where it’s closer to what the 11 series has but in the meantime, I believe they’re sufficient and some folks may need to check their expectations. In the end it really comes down to science and Apple’s willingness to sacrifice their “thinner is better” philosophy for a little more power. That is until battery technologies get the much needed (and overdue) boost that other sectors of technology seem to have often these days.
So has 14.4 RC fixed (or attempted to fix) the messaging and email notification issues? Or has Apple decided its customers don't really need notifications?
Randomly wondered why we still cannot add groups in the contact app on iOS 14 versions later. Why is it possible on iCloud.com or on the Mac but not on the iPhone. Makes no sense.
I would say, be a late adopter. Stay 1-2 weeks after the release and reading the pros/cons experiences of the new update.
12PM, 11PM, IPP11
Widgets: no changes there. Still not quite in sync and quasi static.
App Library: Many categories make little sense, the big three in each are not always those most used, Recently added changed again ....
12PM link to AW4NE: Notifications have completely stopped on the AW except for phone ringing and alarm clock.
Battery: 12PM and 11PM look to be about the same. IPP11 it s a good bit less. Will monitor more closely over the next few days.
AirPodsPro: While playing PIP on IPP11 the sound will periodically cut out for a few seconds.
More to come ...
Widgets: no changes there. Still not quite in sync and quasi static.
App Library: Many categories make little sense, the big three in each are not always those most used, Recently added changed again ....
12PM link to AW4NE: Notifications have completely stopped on the AW except for phone ringing and alarm clock.
Battery: 12PM and 11PM look to be about the same. IPP11 it s a good bit less. Will monitor more closely over the next few days.
AirPodsPro: While playing PIP on IPP11 the sound will periodically cut out for a few seconds.
More to come ...
Idk. I receive all of mine. This isn’t affecting EVERY user. Not enough people for them to care.
Genuine question, is this poll supposed to prove anything? Or even be indicative of anything?
